Forklift Operator

Kenda Tires

York, PA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Assembly Line, Capacity Load, Distribution Channel, Forklift, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Assembly, OSHA, Operations Management, Pallet Jack, Physical Demands, Pricing, Training Program, Warehousing
LOCATION
York, PA
POSTED
19 days ago

Americana Tire and Wheel, a division of American Kenda Rubber, is an innovative and progressive tire and wheel supplier to the trailer industry. We are a market leader in supplying tire and wheel assemblies to trailer manufacturers and distributors.

Work schedule is Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm with a half hour lunch.

Benefits:

  • Generous Pay - commensurate with experience and/or education
  • Benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life, accident and critical care insurance as well as both short & long-term disability insurance coverage.
  • 401K retirement program with employer match
  • Paid holidays, sick and vacation time
  • Employee purchase pricing on auto, power sport and bicycle tires

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Satisfactorily pass forklift driving training program or demonstrate safe handling of forklift in a test
• Basic understanding of situational awareness and forklift safety
• Follow OSHA guidelines

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required
• Previous warehouse or forklift experience is required

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Proficient with order pulling duties
• Ability to learn and become proficient in at least one forklift position
• Conduct safety inspections on assigned forklift to ensure safe operation
• Applies understanding of machine loading capacity and loading schedule, ensuring prompt and efficient delivery of required items
• Proactively observe production/assembly lines and anticipate timing for required materials and remove completed pallets of finished goods from the area
• Uses protective materials and strapping equipment to protect and secure loads
• Reports any problems to Warehouse Lead or Operations Manager
• Performs other duties as assigned

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Work is usually performed in a warehouse and manufacturing environment
• Physical demands of the position are sitting and lifting
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 15 lbs at one time
• This is a safety-sensitive position

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)




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Kenda Tires